Creative ways to use Amex Uber credit

I live in an area without Uber service so I only use Uber, and hence my Amex monthly credit when I travel to larger cities a few times a year. I probably leave 6-7 months of credit (90-105$) wasted each year for this reason.

Does anyone know of a way to better use this credit? I've already checked with Uber and the credits/Uber cash is non transferrable, so gifting to another rider is out.

I believe it might work with Uber Eats but of course I don't have that in my area either.

Any way I can buy gift cards on Uber using Amex credits? Anyone out there have any ideas so I can better maximize this?